Cheese Sales Specialist

Company: The Cheese People of Grand Rapids
Location: Grandville
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Sales & Cheese Expert

Do you enjoy connecting with several people throughout the course of the day? Do you enjoy helping others? Do you prefer to be working by yourself and being able to put your personality into your craft?

We're seeking an enthusiastic person, or as we say in our line of work, a Cheesemonger, who can effectively build new and expand current customer relationships selling our cheese at farmers' markets throughout Michigan. We support our mongers (sales/customer service team) with the equipment, training, management, and competitive compensation to set you up for great success. Job seekers should be motivated self-starters with superior communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

We're looking to add some part-time staff w/ the potential to work up to full-time to our seasonal business - about 2-4 days, and around 30 - 40 hours total per week.

Saturdays are expected to be one of the 2-4 days of work.

The season is May - October.

If you are looking to try something new and work outside at farmers' markets, we want to chat with you!

Responsibilities:
--- Enthusiastically sell our Fromage (cheese) at our farmer's markets
--- Work outside in the elements of nature
--- Drive 1-2 hours to your certain market - don't worry! A company van will be provided for you.
--- Be meticulous about health and food codes
--- Have fun while working in the great outdoors

Qualifications:
--- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
--- Driven, enthusiastic, confident, and highly motivated
--- Must have a valid Driver's License - with a good driving record
--- Availability on Saturdays
--- Be able to lift heavy objects, up to 50lbs
--- Work independently and have great customer service skills
--- Must be at least 18 years old

About Company:
We are a small company based in Grand Rapids that sells award-winning cheeses at farmers' markets throughout Michigan. As a company, we focus on having fun with a laid-back approach. We want you to feel comfortable and eager to sell our cheese!



Some of the perks about being a Cheesemonger of Distinktion include:

$20 of cheese allowance per week - Can use that to trade with other vendors or use for yourself

First beverage post-market / workday is on the house

Often have company paid meals

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